AI Made

• What is another term for atmospheric pollution?

  Air pollution
• What type of temperature is a greenhouse structure commonly used in?

  Cold
• What transparent material is a greenhouse structure usually made of?

  Glass
• What temperature does a greenhouse structure make the inside?

  Warm
• What does the heat absorbed by greenhouse gases cause?

  Warming of the Earth
• What is a powerful greenhouse gas produced by soil cultivation practices?

  Nitrous oxide
• What hydrocarbon gas is produced from livestock manure?

  Methane
• What is the most important long-lived "forcing" of climate change?

  Carbon dioxide
• What is the most abundant greenhouse gas that acts as a feedback to the climate?

  Water vapor
• What process in the water cycle forms water vapor?

  Evaporation
• What process in the water cycle forms clouds?

  Condensation
• What is released through natural processes such as respiration?

  Carbon dioxide
• What is atmospheric (air) pollution?

  • Release of pollutants into the air
  • Detrimental to human health and the planet
  • Presence of toxic chemicals or compounds
  • Lowers air quality and causes health risks
• What is global warming attributed to?

  • Human expansion of the greenhouse effect
  • Atmosphere traps heat radiating from Earth
  • Certain gases block heat from escaping
  • Long-lived gases are "forcing" climate change
• What does climate change refer to?

  • Long-term alteration of temperature and weather patterns
  • Can refer to specific locations or the planet
  • Causes unpredictable weather patterns
  • Linked to damaging weather events
• What do scientific results show about human activities and climate change?

  • Combustion of fossil fuels alters climate
  • Changes in land use affect climate
  • Primary cause of climate change is human
  • Transparency allows for effective solutions
• What does PAGASA advise the public to do during heat emergencies?

  1. Stay indoors or in shaded areas
  2. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
  3. Drink plenty of water
  4. Avoid alcohol to prevent dehydration
  5. Eat small, frequent meals
• What is water pollution?

  • Release of substances into water bodies
  • Interferes with beneficial use of water
  • Contaminates ecosystems with harmful substances
  • Degrades water quality and renders it toxic
• What are some substances that can pollute water bodies?

  1. Pathogenic microorganisms
  2. Putrescible organic waste
  3. Plant nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus)
  4. Toxic chemicals
  5. Sediments
  6. Heat (thermal pollution)
  7. Petroleum (oil)
  8. Radioactive substances
• What is solid waste?

  • Discarded material that is abandoned
  • Can be solid, liquid, semi-solid, or gaseous
  • Includes garbage, construction debris, and sludge
• What are the categories of solid waste?

  1. Organic waste
  2. Combustibles
  3. Non-combustibles
  4. Toxic waste
  5. Recyclables
  6. Ashes or dust
  7. Construction waste
  8. Hazardous waste
  9. Dead animals
  10. Bulky waste
  11. Soiled waste
• What is solid waste management?

  • Collecting, treating, and disposing of solid waste
  • Improper disposal leads to pollution and disease
  • Involves complex technical and administrative challenges
• What are methods of solid waste management?

  1. Sanitary landfill
  2. Incineration
  3. Recovery and recycling
  4. Composting
  5. Pyrolysis
• What is the purpose of a sanitary landfill?

  • Protects groundwater from contamination
  • Uses impervious liners to prevent leaching
  • Covered with layers to prevent seepage
• What is incineration in solid waste management?

  • Burning solid wastes at high temperatures
  • Turns wastes into ashes
  • Designed to minimize heat emissions
• What is composting?

  • Biological process of decomposing organic waste
  • Uses microorganisms to convert waste into humus
  • Only biodegradable materials are used
• What is pyrolysis in solid waste management?

  • Chemical decomposition of solid waste by heat
  • Occurs without oxygen
  • Produces gases, solid residue, and liquids